Brazil need to prioritize attack: Casemiro

Brazil's veteran midfielder Casemiro said they will look to rediscover their attacking instincts when they host Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on June 10 (June 11, Singapore time).

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SAO PAULO - Brazil's veteran midfielder Casemiro said they will look to rediscover their attacking instincts when they host Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on June 10 (June 11, Singapore time).

The Selecao held Ecuador to a goalless draw in Guayaquil on June 5 in Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach, showing defensive discipline but little attacking threat.

Casemiro, recalled by Ancelotti to the national squad after an absence of almost two years, said they would need to be more proactive to break down an in-form Paraguay at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, reported Xinhua.

"Each game is a different story," said the 33-year-old, who played under Ancelotti at Real Madrid before joining English Premier League giants Manchester United in 2022.

"It will be a game with a lot of possession and Paraguay wanting to play on the counter-attack. We will need to be switched on mentally and take our chances when they come.